Farrell says Middlebrooks injury 'benign'

Manager John Farrell said the injury, after being checked out by Red Sox team doctor and wrist specialist Dr. Tom Holovacs, was "benign.''

He could take BP as soon as tomorrow, Friday.

"At the time of the swing it was not real encouraging but given what he came through with the fracture a year ago I can understand that he was a little tentative and a little scared but fortunately this morning things checked out OK,'' said Farrell.